#Cold-water #Immersion may reduce stress and improve sleep, but effects are time-limited and vary by individual. Temporary inflammation increase noted; caution advised for those with health conditions. @PLOSONE https://t.co/NOJWGz1Q7m https://t.co/0ZInkial57
Effects of cold-water immersion on health and wellbeing: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Overall, discussions reflect a balanced view, with many posts referencing the research's findings that cold water immersion can reduce stress and inflammation, yet some caution that benefits are temporary or lack definitive evidence. The tone varies from cautious optimism to skepticism, driven by references to specific study outcomes and scientific clarifications, which demonstrates moderate engagement and shared interest in understanding the method's health implications.
Most discussions acknowledge the general findings that cold-water immersion affects stress and inflammation, showing some support and cautious optimism.
Participants show moderate interest, referencing specific benefits like improved sleep and immune response but also questioning claims and emphasizing the need for further evidence.
Several posts engage with scientific details, such as mentioning inflammation, stress reduction, and research limitations, indicating a thoughtful level of engagement.
While some posts highlight practical benefits like reduced sickness absence and stress, others express skepticism, suggesting a mixed impact on perceptions about cold water immersion.
Abstract in brief
- The review found that cold water immersion (CWI) causes an immediate inflammatory response but seems to help reduce stress levels 12 hours later, although it doesn't significantly affect stress right after or within the first 24 hours.
- CWI treatments, which involve cold showers or ice baths lasting from 30 seconds to 2 hours at temperatures between 7°C and 15°C, have been studied for their effects on various health aspects like sleep, mood, immunity, and skin health, but more research is needed for definitive conclusions.
- The overall quality of the studies was moderate to high, but results suggest that while CWI can trigger short-term inflammation, it might also offer benefits in reducing stress in the longer term.
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Most liked on X and BlueskyAlguna vez hemos comentado que no hay pruebas de que sirva para nada y, encima, te expone a un shock térmico, y ahora un metaanálisis sobre bañarse en agua muy fría lo refrenda: https://t.co/nc44EGYbUJ #StopPseudociencias #coNprueba
Effects of cold-water immersion on health and wellbeing: A systematic review and meta-analysis "Our analysis of 11 studies involving 3,177 participants revealed several potential benefits, including a reduction in stress 12 hours post-CWI, with improvements also noted in sleep https://t.co/ozJzWxENmm
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冷水のよる効果 メンタルヘルスにはいいかも ちなみに僕は 朝の運動後必ず水シャワーでシャキッとします https://t.co/eBKpiAvEHn
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@AlpacaAurelius Isn't it about the difference between acute stress (which can be beneficial) and chronic stress with its consequences? https://t.co/5PW3lAoU4y
@Bazanlazan Добрый день https://t.co/TLH7jHYnQQ
出典: 研究機関 https://t.co/xcl5qteTOt #信じるか信じないかは論文次第 #なぜそんな研究を https://t.co/xcl5qteTOt
@Mr_Fireside Resistance training in the elderly https://t.co/nJ8CN7VbZd https://t.co/4qUxxo9dia https://t.co/KMhyYWc2sk Cold exposure: https://t.co/NG0jlF8YlG https://t.co/peOyNKCEI3 Working out… good? Cold-exposure… good? Stress……. Good???????? https://t.co/ocysA2ZZf9
@tekbog A cold shower reaaaally gets your heart pumping, with the advantage you can do it even in a wheelchair. And, there’s even ‘a timid positive nod’ from the research side: https://t.co/cW5QLvLxaT
@HeidingOut @Luke_twit https://t.co/MvXu4kNvfT
主観的には冷水シャワー、温冷交代浴の健康効果は高いと思っていますが、それほど明確なエビデンスがあるわけでは無さそう。 Effects of cold-water immersion on health and wellbeing: A systematic review and meta-analysis https://t.co/IwkNd5n5HJ
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Related to breathwork (Wim Hof)... Effects of cold-water immersion on health and wellbeing: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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RT @melih_cat: @lalalaladuyma https://t.co/ZqveH5tpnd https://t.co/i9D9oVXiN0 https://t.co/ZsHAdo1LCT
@lalalaladuyma https://t.co/ZqveH5tpnd https://t.co/i9D9oVXiN0 https://t.co/ZsHAdo1LCT
@karlmehta Heres the link as your “research” likely did not extend to reading actual research studies: https://t.co/GvgoWP2wDy. PS: studying blood markers is not the same as studying end results on subjects; but a real scientist would know that
Cain T, Brinsley J, Bennett H, Nelson M, Maher C, Singh B. Effects of cold‑water immersion on health and wellbeing: a systematic review and meta‑analysis. PLoS One. 2025;20(1):e0317615. No increase in testosterone
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@r3tarddownunder On cold water immersion (CWI); “Conclusions: This systematic review suggests that CWI delivers time-dependent effects on inflammation, stress, immunity, sleep quality, and quality of life.. “ https://t.co/WDkk5jxnAK
Are you going to immerse yourself into the cold plunge? https://t.co/tk5elHzh2k
Effects of cold-water immersion on health and wellbeing: A systematic review and meta-analysis https://t.co/OiNlvIbYad https://t.co/ipODoj6vmg
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④ 冷水シャワーを浴びる(30秒〜1分) → ノルアドレナリン分泌で覚醒&ストレス耐性UP ・自律神経が整うことで集中力が増す ・参考論文:PLOS One (2016) 冷水シャワー習慣によって「欠勤率が29%減少」したデータあり https://t.co/kLbsMUKjYx https://t.co/fRtoCFscWR
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冷水のよる効果 メンタルヘルスにはいいかも ちなみに僕は 朝の運動後必ず水シャワーでシャキッとします https://t.co/eBKpiAvEHn
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@Milosval1 Pro hnidopichy odkaz zde. Jednalo se o vodu o teplotě 15 stupňů a méně. Snad méně, protože 15 stupňů přece není studena voda
Effects of cold-water immersion on health and wellbeing: A systematic review and meta-analysis https://t.co/jenqjcumSz #coldwater #PLOSONE @SusannaSberg1
RT @agingdoc1: Effects of cold-water immersion on health and wellbeing: A systematic review and meta-analysis "Our analysis of 11 studies…
RT @tecoughlin: Reference: https://t.co/pxjxrVJYLc
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Effects of cold-water immersion on health and wellbeing: A systematic review and meta-analysis "Our analysis of 11 studies involving 3,177 participants revealed several potential benefits, including a reduction in stress 12 hours post-CWI, with improvements also noted in sleep https://t.co/ozJzWxENmm
RT @StopPseudo: Alguna vez hemos comentado que no hay pruebas de que sirva para nada y, encima, te expone a un shock térmico, y ahora un me…
Effects of cold-water immersion on health and wellbeing: A systematic review https://t.co/eggNOwM6v2
Effects of cold-water immersion on health and wellbeing: A systematic review https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0317615 [comments] [33 points]
Effects of cold-water immersion on health and wellbeing: A systematic review ->PLOS ONE | #Health | More info from EcoSearch
Effects of cold-water immersion on health and wellbeing: A systematic review #HackerNews https://t.co/ljrrH2HbSc https://t.co/LpCdwBvUbT
Effects of cold-water immersion on health and wellbeing: A systematic review #HackerNews journals.plos.org/plos...
Effects of cold-water immersion on health and wellbeing: A systematic review https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0317615
Effects of cold-water immersion on health and wellbeing: A systematic review Discussion
Effects of cold-water immersion on health and wellbeing: A systematic review L: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0317615 C: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42940748 posted on 2025.02.04 at 18:25:49 (c=0, p=3)
Effects of cold-water immersion on health and wellbeing: A systematic review Discussion
RT @StopPseudo: Alguna vez hemos comentado que no hay pruebas de que sirva para nada y, encima, te expone a un shock térmico, y ahora un me…
RT @StopPseudo: Alguna vez hemos comentado que no hay pruebas de que sirva para nada y, encima, te expone a un shock térmico, y ahora un me…
RT @StopPseudo: Alguna vez hemos comentado que no hay pruebas de que sirva para nada y, encima, te expone a un shock térmico, y ahora un me…
RT @StopPseudo: Alguna vez hemos comentado que no hay pruebas de que sirva para nada y, encima, te expone a un shock térmico, y ahora un me…
RT @StopPseudo: Alguna vez hemos comentado que no hay pruebas de que sirva para nada y, encima, te expone a un shock térmico, y ahora un me…
RT @StopPseudo: Alguna vez hemos comentado que no hay pruebas de que sirva para nada y, encima, te expone a un shock térmico, y ahora un me…
RT @StopPseudo: Alguna vez hemos comentado que no hay pruebas de que sirva para nada y, encima, te expone a un shock térmico, y ahora un me…
Alguna vez hemos comentado que no hay pruebas de que sirva para nada y, encima, te expone a un shock térmico, y ahora un metaanálisis sobre bañarse en agua muy fría lo refrenda: https://t.co/nc44EGYbUJ #StopPseudociencias #coNprueba
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浸かった場合にのみデータが含まれています。これには、冷水シャワー、氷風呂、冷水浴が含まれます。https://t.co/Pi74LLqvBR
Study explores the effects of cold-water immersion on health and wellbeing ->News Medical Life Sciences | #Health | More info from EcoSearch
Effects of cold water immersion https://t.co/liEtMiao5I
#PLOSONE: Effects of cold-water immersion on health and wellbeing: A systematic review and meta-analysis https://t.co/YoJr2i4P34
On the positive health benefits of cold exposure https://t.co/p3ZNhopKtS
RT @medical_xpress: #Cold-water #Immersion may reduce stress and improve sleep, but effects are time-limited and vary by individual. Tempor…
A systematic review found that cold-water immersion can temporarily lower stress, improve sleep, and slightly enhance quality of life. However, benefits faded within months, and claims about immune or mood boosts lacked evidence. https://t.co/yvQDKL1DfV https://t.co/kpADOGpGh4
RT @medical_xpress: #Cold-water #Immersion may reduce stress and improve sleep, but effects are time-limited and vary by individual. Tempor…
RT @medical_xpress: #Cold-water #Immersion may reduce stress and improve sleep, but effects are time-limited and vary by individual. Tempor…
RT @medical_xpress: #Cold-water #Immersion may reduce stress and improve sleep, but effects are time-limited and vary by individual. Tempor…
RT @medical_xpress: #Cold-water #Immersion may reduce stress and improve sleep, but effects are time-limited and vary by individual. Tempor…
RT @medical_xpress: #Cold-water #Immersion may reduce stress and improve sleep, but effects are time-limited and vary by individual. Tempor…
".. narrative synthesis suggested longer-term benefits, including a 29% reduction in sickness absence among participants who took cold showers.." - cold water immersion propably does not improve proofreading skills https://t.co/fdhmJIao5Q
RT @medical_xpress: #Cold-water #Immersion may reduce stress and improve sleep, but effects are time-limited and vary by individual. Tempor…
RT @medical_xpress: #Cold-water #Immersion may reduce stress and improve sleep, but effects are time-limited and vary by individual. Tempor…
RT @medical_xpress: #Cold-water #Immersion may reduce stress and improve sleep, but effects are time-limited and vary by individual. Tempor…
RT @medical_xpress: #Cold-water #Immersion may reduce stress and improve sleep, but effects are time-limited and vary by individual. Tempor…
#Cold-water #Immersion may reduce stress and improve sleep, but effects are time-limited and vary by individual. Temporary inflammation increase noted; caution advised for those with health conditions. @PLOSONE https://t.co/NOJWGz1Q7m https://t.co/0ZInkial57
RT @medical_xpress: #Cold-water #Immersion may reduce stress and improve sleep, but effects are time-limited and vary by individual. Tempor…
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